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B251 ETU

1985 Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,828 mi
Last recorded29,828 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle57,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 ETU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 29,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 29,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,308 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 26,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2022 26,943 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 26,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under Body Corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))

all directional indicators dim/weak

front fog lamps not working

hazard warning lights not working

main beam tell tale not working

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Jan 2019 26,078 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 26,072 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,490 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 24,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 22,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 226,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,456 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 22,456 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 209,675 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 20,941 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 20,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,657 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 18,657 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 12,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,774 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 11,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise both front tyres, cracked arond the siewall

advise n/s/r tyre, cracked arond the siewall

advise play in the rack bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,148 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 7,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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B251 ETU is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle in Yellow with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 57,385 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B251 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B251 ETU registered?

B251 ETU is a 1985 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 18 July 1985.

Is B251 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B251 ETU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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